“Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.”Psalm 119:133 In Psalm 119, the Psalmist prays, “Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.” (Psalm 119:133) Dictionary.com defines “dominion” as: the power or right of governing and controlling; sovereign authority.rule; … Continue reading The Grip of Sin or The Grace of the Savior: Who Has Dominion?
Tag: Psalms
The Rooting Power Of Prayer In Making Disciples
“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”Psalm 127:1 Mentoring is the focus of my work these days. ATLAS, the ministry I work with, disciples hurting people through their struggles by connecting them with volunteer mentors. For many mentors, myself included, there are times when helping someone follow Jesus seems … Continue reading The Rooting Power Of Prayer In Making Disciples
No Good Apart from God
I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” Psalm 16:2 Genesis 2 showcases the abundant love that God poured out on Adam. Along with the breath of life, God provided the garden as a home (2:8). He provided plentiful good food (2:9). He gave Adam the meaningful work … Continue reading No Good Apart from God
Unsatisfied – The Root of Sexual Sin
You satisfy me more than the richest feast.Psalm 63:5 I’ve seen the dangers of sexual sin far too closely and far too often. I’m convinced being unsatisfied with God is at the root of the problem. In 2 Samuel 11, King David slept with Bathsheba and had her husband Uriah killed to cover it up. … Continue reading Unsatisfied – The Root of Sexual Sin
I Promise …
"The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise."Psalm 119:57-58 My family loves to play a board game called Settlers of Catan. When we play, I tend to get a little competitive (my wife might say more … Continue reading I Promise …
His Word vs. My Feelings
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.Psalm 56:3 Just prior to the start of the plagues in Exodus, Moses shared with God that he was worried about going before Pharaoh to demand Israel be freed. He said, "Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips. How will Pharaoh listen to me?" (Exodus 6:30) But … Continue reading His Word vs. My Feelings
Worship Renews Us
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High. It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening, accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, a harp, and the melody of a lyre. You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for … Continue reading Worship Renews Us
Learning to Cast
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”Psalm 55:22 Growing up, my brothers and I spent many summers at my grandparents' trailer at the Old Mille Inn on Green Lake near Spicer, MN. If my grandpa didn’t already have us out in the boat … Continue reading Learning to Cast







